Farioli: “Only one player asked me about the chance of leaving” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli, FC Porto’s head coach, analyzed the impact of the final days of the transfer window and revealed that only one player, whose identity he did not disclose, spoke to him directly about wanting to leave the club this summer:

The impact of the transfer window on the team

“The transfer window is always a big puzzle, with many pieces moving around. It’s a mix of a puzzle and chess, where you always have to be very alert to the possible moves. I’ve already spoken about the team’s situation. I believe that 90, even 95 percent, of the players will stay here. Of course, some may want to leave to gain more experience and playing time; we’ll see what happens over the next few days. What are we going to bring in? We are working with the proper focus and a clear commitment to maintaining our level of ambition, staying competitive in domestic competitions, and being ready for the Champions League. There are many things to do. The players we have had a fantastic pre-season, we worked well, and we are ready to start.”

Rodrigo Mora’s future

“Only one player asked me about the possibility of leaving, another I know would like to leave, but neither of them was Rodrigo. This is not the time to talk about individual situations, because tomorrow we have a match. I know the transfer window can be a distraction at this stage; it’s normal because some players may have other destinations in mind or want to better understand their role here at Porto. But everyone has the assurance of knowing that whoever stays will have their opportunities in every competition we are going to play in. That has to be the priority. There is nothing greater than Porto and its fans. On that front, everyone is aligned, even the one who asked me to leave. That allows me to sleep peacefully.”

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